With most of the West still in the throes of runoff that seems unlikely to subside in the near future, us fly fishermen are quickly learning the intricacies of fishing stillwater. I’ve always enjoyed rivers, and most anglers prefer them over lakes. A river demands exacting attention from managing drift […]
Sometimes even the most gear obsessed sportsman overlooks the importance of cleaning their gear. This, however, is nonsense. Think of your favorite fly rod, and your favorite reel. Think of the first day you got them- the sound of that smooth new line coming out, the ease of sending your […]
You have to admit we all have a small fly fishing “addiction”. That is why you are reading this blog post. Subtle signs are eating lunch while working so you can shop for materials during your lunch hour to maximize vice time that night. Sending all your fly fishing magazines […]
When I go fishing I spend the majority of the day out on the water. This means that I like to carry all my flies, leaders, tippets as well as all the random stuff that goes into a day of hiking and fishing in the Utah high country. I am […]
They call it the NZ of Europe and to some extent it’s true. A lot of chalk streams and rivers, gin clear and with some good fishing. Slovenia is a relatively small country, and together with Bosnia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia and Serbia former parts of the old Yugoslavia. Slovenia and […]
By Spencer Mortensen There is something special about sharing fly fishing with someone, especially when its a close friend or family member. Over the last year I have had the awesome experience of watching my brother have some awesome experiences on the river. I got to see his first over […]
Buying a fly reel is nearly as overwhelming as buying a new fly rod. You have nearly limitless choices, and cutting through the marketing BS isn’t easy. That’s what I’m here for. Today we’ll look at some important facts about fly reels to help you become more informed on one […]
By Jesika Fry Here in Texas temperatures have been on the rise which makes for great top water fishing for bass. If I’m being frank, top water flies have taken over my fly box! I have been using this gurgler every time I get on the water over the past […]
In my years of fishing, I have spent most of my time focusing on trout in smaller rivers and streams in the Wasatch range. The water in this area changes constantly and dramatically whether from snow melt or reservoir releases. This constant water depth yo-yoing can be incredibly frustrating for […]
Fly fishing vests, sling-packs, backpacks, and even chest packs are one of the conundrums all us fishing folks are faced with at some point in our fishing escapades. The perfect gear bag is out there for everyone, you just have to do some due diligence to find it. Deciding on […]
I will admit that I am relatively new to throwing streamers for large trout. I only really started the streamer game at the end of last season and became quite obsessed with the idea of chasing large fish over the winter. Since I do a lot of tying over the […]
This fly was developed to have a more natural appearance, as it’s full of natural colors and no hot spots. This fly fishes well, due to a natural appearance, thin profile, a bit of flash in the ice dub and great movement of the CDC. A 3.8mm slotted Tungsten bead […]
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